الشعرانية - دراسة سببية خبرة مشفى الاسد الجامعي في اللاذقية

Hirsutism is considered major problem from which many women suffer, especially in our Mediterranean region. Treatment depends on the cause; so knowing the cause o hirsutism is important. In this study, we search for the causes of hirsutism in100 women consulting Al-Assad University Hospital, Lattakia, in 2005 and 2006. Diagnosis depends on medical and familial history. Careful examination and tests for free testosterone FT, dehydroepiandrosterone–sulphate DHEA-s, 17 hydroxy progresterone 17OHP, prolactin, follicle–stimulating hormone FSH Luteinizing hormone LH, cortisol, thyroid stimulating hormone and ACTH stimulating test were performed. The diagnosis of non–congential adrenal hyperplasia NCAH, pelvic and adrenal ultrasoungraphies was performed and abdominal computed tomography was performed in some cases. The results showed idopathic hirsutism %57, poly cystic ovary syndrome %39, 21 hydroxylase defficiency %2, ovarian tumor %1, and thyroid dysfunction %1.